Masters Degree

Masters in Journalism

The Journalism program focuses on the principles of journalism, including news reporting, media ethics, and storytelling. Students gain practical experience in news writing, digital media, and broadca...

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Duration

10

Total Courses

60 Hours

Credit Hours

$60,000

Total Cost

Journalism

Program Overview

The Journalism program focuses on the principles of journalism, including news reporting, media ethics, and storytelling. Students gain practical experience in news writing, digital media, and broadcast journalism. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in journalism, media, and communications, where they serve as watchdogs, storytellers, and communicators, informing the public about current events and issues.

Key Highlights

Flexible Schedule

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Admission Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Course Curriculum by Modules

Explore our comprehensive curriculum designed to provide you with industry-relevant skills and knowledge.

01

Module 1: Core Courses

5 courses in this module

SS-126
Sociology

Sociology is a comprehensive course that offers you a global perspective to help you better understa...

Course Overview

Sociology is a comprehensive course that offers you a global perspective to help you better understand your own lives, provides strong focus on social diversity that allows you to see the impact of race, class, and gender, and focuses

SS-310
Economics

This Economics course engages you with familiar real-world examples and applications that bring econ...

Course Overview

This Economics course engages you with familiar real-world examples and applications that bring economics to life. The course explains you with easy-to-understand concepts that how economics is a part of your everyday life, and how it can be a useful tool in making personal decisions and evaluating policy decisions. 

SS-489
English Literature

English Literature course is an introduction to reading and writing, it’s founded on the principles...

Course Overview

English Literature course is an introduction to reading and writing, it’s founded on the principles of writing about literature. This course emphasizes literature, critical thinking, and the writing process. You learn how thinking, reading, and writing relate to one another by studying poetry, fiction, drama, art, music, and film.

SS-716
Mass Communication

This course retains the emphasis on the challenges of today's media while building on its extensive...

Course Overview

This course retains the emphasis on the challenges of today's media while building on its extensive coverage of media history, effects, technology, and culture. The five part-organization-the media, media channels, media messages, media effects and media issues-provides a framework for you to understand the big picture behind today's media issues.

AAS-902
World History

World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and...

Course Overview

World History course present the big picture, to facilitate comparison and assessment of change, and to highlight major developments in world's history. This course emphasizes the global interactions of major civilizations so that you can compare and assess changes in the patterns of interaction and the impact of global forces.

02

Module 2: Specialized Courses

5 courses in this module

JOU-053
Online Journalism Strategies

This course explores current practices and future possibilities of Web journalism and examines chara...

Course Overview

This course explores current practices and future possibilities of Web journalism and examines characteristics of Web that distinguish it from traditional media. You'll learn about becoming proficient in how best to tailor their writing style. HTML coding, graphic design and information technology are also covered.

MAC-130
Mass Communication Law

This course includes the most current legal developments affecting the daily work of writers, broadc...

Course Overview

This course includes the most current legal developments affecting the daily work of writers, broadcasters, advertisers, cable operators, Internet service providers, public relations practitioners, photographers, and other public communicators. Course ensures that you will acquire a firm grasp of the legal issues affecting the media.

VSC-209
Visual Communication

This course provides you a true foundation in graphic communication and nature of visual information...

Course Overview

This course provides you a true foundation in graphic communication and nature of visual information. It emphasizes sketching and visualization techniques throughout the course. It also discusses in detail about technical domains of documentation graphics and animation and presentation graphics.

JOU-311
Broadcast Television Industry

This course reviews history and current practices of both commercial and public television. Separate...

Course Overview

This course reviews history and current practices of both commercial and public television. Separate topics explore regulation of television, operation of local stations and national networks, audience research, impact of our most pervasive medium, and the future of broadcasting as a means of television distribution in an increasingly competitive environment.

JOU-614
Journalism

The arrival of computer-delivered information is the beginning of new era for journalism and journal...

Course Overview

The arrival of computer-delivered information is the beginning of new era for journalism and journalists. It introduces you to commercial databases, Internet, and many other potential uses of computers in journalism. In addition, you will be exposed to the many ways in which computers can help you perform better on job.

Tuition & Fees Breakdown

Total Program Investment

$60,000

Complete program cost including all fees

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Detailed Cost Breakdown

Fee Component Amount
Total Program Cost
$60,000
Financial Aid Available

Multiple financing options and scholarships are available to help you achieve your educational goals.

Admissions & Eligibility Requirements

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours Required

60 Hours credit hours

Program Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10 total courses in the program

Application Process

1
Submit Application

Complete online form

2
Document Review

Submit transcripts

3
Evaluation

Application reviewed

4
Decision

Receive admission

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